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With over 130 years experience in manufacturing and distributing chain and lifting products equipment in multiple sectors right around the world.

08/06/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 2026 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗣 🗺️

We're super excited to reveal our Hackfest 2026 Site Map, with the big event only three days away - 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 11𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲👀

Our clients, customers, and the wider community are going to be rotating around our zones:

📍The Main Stage
📍The Forge
📍CX Village
📍The Rig
📍Pyramid Stage
📍Sunset Fields
📍The Green Room
📍Twilight Zone

Not long to go now. We look forward to seeing everyone at Hackfest 2026 🚀

05/06/2026

Following on from the great news that we've been shortlisted for SME Employer of the Year at the North East Apprenticeship Awards 2026, we wanted to share an outstanding achievement by our Group Head of People, Andrea Taylor.

Andrea just recently completed her Level 7 Senior People Professional apprenticeship and gained CIPD Chartership, which is an incredible achievement.

Mick Howard, Group CEO said:
"Congratulations, Andrea, on this outstanding achievement. Completing your Level 7 apprenticeship and gaining CIPD Chartership is a real testament to your dedication and hard work. Not only is this a fantastic personal milestone, but the knowledge and expertise you've gained will continue to strengthen our business and support our future growth. We're incredibly proud to have you on the team."

Andrea said:
"I’m really pleased and proud to have completed my apprenticeship and gained my CIPD Chartership at the same time. It gave me a practical, hands-on way to develop my skills, working with an incredible group of People Professionals - an experience that’s been both rewarding and invaluable. I hope that I've also demonstrated that an apprenticeship is something anyone can take on at any stage of their career!"

Congratulations Andrea, from all of us here at William Hackett! 🚀

03/06/2026

𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 💥

We're delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for SME Employer of the Year at the North East Apprenticeship Awards 2026.

Apprenticeships play a vital role in our business, and we’re incredibly proud of the opportunities they create for developing talent and supporting career growth. We’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to Zenith, our training provider, for their ongoing support, guidance, and partnership throughout our apprenticeship journey.

We're looking forward to the awards at St James' Park on the 25th June!

01/06/2026

🎪🎸 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 🎸🎪

Every great festival needs a standout line-up, and Hackfest is no exception.

We're bringing together four industry voices for a special panel discussion exploring innovation, technology, product thinking, and the ideas shaping what's next.

We're excited to announce our headliners:

🔥John McCabe - CEO North East Chamber of Commerce
🔥Helen Dean CBE - Non-Executive Director and Chair of Standard Life Pension
🔥Tony Bergman - Shell Global Lifting and Hoisting Principle Technical Expert
🔥Gareth Harrison - Agent for the North East - Bank of England

We can't wait to welcome them onto our Hackfest stage and give their insights to our customers, suppliers and community.

Who are you most excited to hear from? 👇

27/05/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 ⚠️ WE GOT 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗! Top 5% 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲!

🌍 Sustainability and tackling climate change are important to us here at William Hackett.

We’re proud to share that we’ve completed our 2025 carbon assessment with Greenly marking the second consecutive year we’ve measured and tracked our carbon footprint.

This year, we’re especially pleased to have improved our climate rating from Silver to Gold - a level achieved by only 5% of companies worldwide for climate governance.

By continuing to measure our footprint year after year, we’re gaining a clearer understanding of where our emissions come from, where progress is being made, and where further improvements are needed. These insights will help us take practical steps to reduce emissions and build a more sustainable future.

Our next step is to establish a carbon reduction plan, supporting our long-term ambition of contributing towards global net zero by 2050.

Achieving Gold is an important milestone in our sustainability journey, and we look forward to building on this progress in the years ahead.

Read more about our achievement here: https://hubs.la/Q04h_RmB0

22/05/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 2026 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗠 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥 - 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣

We’re delighted to announce that Imperial Recruitment Group will be joining us as our Platinum Sponsors for Hackfest 2026.

Having worked together for a number of years and built a strong relationship, we’re incredibly excited to have them play a key part in this year’s event.

We’ll be sharing more details about Hackfest over the coming week, so keep your eyes peeled - it’s going to be an unforgettable day!

21/05/2026

🎶𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 2026🎶

Something big has been brewing behind the scenes at William Hackett… and if you’ve been paying attention, you may have already spotted some hints about 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 2026 👀

On 11th June, we’re bringing a festival experience like no other to Alnwick - inspired by the spirit of Glastonbury, reimagined the William Hackett way. Expect a full day dedicated to innovation, our people, and the products that drive us forward, all wrapped up in an unforgettable festival atmosphere.

Live music. Immersive zones. Interactive stages. More than 150 Hackett Fans. Incredible food and entertainment. And a few surprises we’re keeping under wraps… for now.

All to raise money for our terrific chosen charity HospiceCare North Northumberland!

Those who know William Hackett know we don’t do things by halves - and HACKFEST 2026 is set to be our biggest and boldest event yet.

20/05/2026

We’re incredibly proud of Ben Lowes, who has recently graduated with a 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Ben is a shining example of the success of our apprenticeship programme here at William Hackett, demonstrating the value of hard work, dedication, and continuous development.

Mick, Group CEO, said:
“Ben’s achievement is a fantastic accomplishment and one that we are extremely proud to celebrate. His dedication, commitment, and drive to succeed reflect the values we champion across the business. Supporting the growth and development of our people is hugely important to us, and achievements like this further strengthen the expertise and exceptional service we deliver to our customers.”

Ben said:
“I’m unbelievably proud of this achievement. A huge amount of hard work and commitment has gone into the last five years, so graduating with First Class Honours makes it even more rewarding. I’m excited to use what I’ve learned to continue developing my career and take on new challenges and responsibilities in the future.”

Congratulations, Ben, from everyone at William Hackett - a true asset to the business!

14/05/2026

⚠️ Something different is coming to William Hackett…

🎪 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 🎪

The one month countdown starts now.

A brand-new experience is on the horizon - bringing people, energy and innovation together in a way we’ve never done before.

That’s all we’re saying for now…👀

See you in the tent!

13/05/2026

At William Hackett, we're proud to be an active member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, LEEA, the leading global authority for lifting and rigging.

Our partnership with LEEA reflects our commitment to the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical excellence across everything we do. From product design and manufacturing to inspection and testing, LEEA's guidance and frameworks help ensure we consistently meet and exceed industry expectations. Not only this, all of our sales, technical and operational teams are also LEEA trained.

Being part of LEEA means more than a membership. It's about continuous improvement, staying aligned with best practice, and contributing to a safer lifting industry worldwide.

Through ongoing training, adherence to LEEA standards, and engagement with the wider lifting community, we're committed to delivering reliable, compliant solutions our customers can trust.

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Oak Drive, Lionheart Enterprise Park
Alnwick
NE662EU

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.williamhackett.co.uk/

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